Today, I am going to tell you about
a day i.e. 25 July 2020 in India (Particularly in Nashik city and in countryside)
during CORONA Pandemic.
So, let’s start.
Colony road looked like
a barren place. When I looked around, I hardly could see anybody outside
because of fear of infection by Corona virus.
On roads very few
vehicles were running to provide necessary services to the citizens with proper
precautions as per guidelines by the government authority.
Everyone was frightened to save themselves. All kind of works were standstill.
All of sudden life was changed and became barren full with fear in mind about
future. After all life is unpredicted as
it is not possible to predict what would happen the next moment. Cattles and
other animals were moving here and there without any fear. Birds also seen
flying with full enthusiasm grass and trees were showing their shining,
probably telling us that man thinks himself an intelligent but today he himself
became prey and caught him in the net woven by himself to catch other prey. Same roads are the life
line of the cities but today it is without human as human beings were locked
down in their houses with all members of the family and forced to use masks and
sanitizer. But one thing was inspiring me that nature was afresh providing
necessary things to the all animals as well as human beings. All seasons are
going on without any disturbance only the life of mankind was disturbed. Really
it was introspective time for all of us. Nobody is seen outside their houses.
Construction work also stopped. I remember these roads full with crowd
before. This could be the situation seen
during war time, probably this may be modern war fought with unknown virus
which cannot be seen by naked eyes but the situation cannot be denied that
human being is suffering by its impact. So, it`s very pathetic situation
everywhere. All shops were closed and venders were not allowed to sell their
items here and there. It was very difficult to earn bread and butter for common
man. Government authorities tried to take necessary steps to control this
pandemic.
It was eye opening
scene for me; I saw sparrows were enjoying their life style without any fear.
When humans were locked down at the same time sparrows were bathing in the
water in the parking area. It shows that nature is unstoppable. Nature or God
might have taught the lesson to man who thinks him to be modern. Industrialization or globalization disturbed
the ecology with cutting jungles and increasing pollution across the globe.
Look at the sparrows they don’t have any tension or fear in their mind.
Otherwise they would have seen in their nest only. Really, it`s eye opening scene
for the world. At least in future we should learn lesson by these birds that
man should behave humanly with each other. Enmity as well as war should be
eradicated or banned in order to live happily and peacefully. So, it’s really
time to think how only mankind is sufferer during this pandemic? That is corona
pandemic.
When, I visited to the
countryside. I couldn’t see anybody outside their home or on the road. Only
animals were grazing without any fear. You can see barren roads only devoid of
mankind but nature was at its best, Greenery with fresh air was inspiring me
for bright life in future, Since this pandemic very few vehicles and industries
are emitting poisonous gases in the atmosphere means pollution is under
controlled that’s why nature might have breathing freely. Very fresh, clean and
inspiring atmosphere is there. We can see green crops with showing bright future
but man should control unnecessary greed, desire or want.
Here, we can see crop
is blooming with happiness. Entire field is green and full with inspiration.
Fresh clouds filled with water droplets showing that it would be raining soon.
Let the human do wrongs but nature would heal itself, only man would be
sufferer in the worlds. Let them manufacture weapons and fought wars, kill
themselves for want of nothing. As we know war destroys everything, then why do
we fight for the sake of nothing? If life is there then only it’s useful
otherwise to have any empire or wealth is useless. You can see trees are
dancing with enjoyment they don’t have any fear in their mind.
Look at the beautiful
clouds seen in the water reservoir which in used for crops when there is lack
of water during summer or drought situation
It`s monsoon season now
and time to work in the field to get good crop but man is unable to work
freely. Look at the bright and fresh cloud. Really it’s a beautiful scene. Beautiful
field attracting us and saying that don’t worry this time would go and there
would be usual and happy life for human being also. For the time being we
should enjoy the beauty of nature. Only nature is there for our support. You
know Alfred Nobel has invented Dynamite which is used in bomb making and Nobel
Prize for peace is given to the person who does something to maintain peace in
the world. How contradictory it is! When, dynamite is used to manufacture
killing weapons. I assume when all war weapons will be destroyed then and
then only there would be peaceful life on the earth. But nobody is thinking
about it. Till sparrows are seen enjoining their life. Yes it’s my dream to
leave in peaceful world.
Then, heavy rain
started. Rain Water was seen everywhere across the field up to the horizon
pouring life to the crops as well as all animals. We can say it’s a natural
watering necessary for good crop during the rainy season. See in the rain trees
are dancing with the rhythm of the air. We can hear music by nature. It’s a
healing music for us. Isn’t it? At the same time temples are closed. We know
these worship places are creation by man and the tragedy is that today human
beings are not allowed to enter into temples to avoid infection by corona virus.
What can be said now?
When I returned back to
my residence, I was listening to news sitting in my hall.
Suddenly, I listened unbearable sound of chirping by sparrows. When I saw,
two sparrows were chirping making unbearable noise. I looked around. I learned
that during summer children kept water for sparrows and one box was hanged as a
nest for them. In that box sparrows built their nest, laid eggs and hatched it.
Whenever someone enters or comes nearby their nest they start chirping in order
to save their new born babies.
So, I can say that nature is beautiful
and great. We shouldn’t interfere into matters of nature. Birds are capable to
build their nest themselves. Only we shouldn’t prove to be harmful to them. We
should try to control pollution and subsequently maintain ecology. Pure nature
is necessary for us breath and for our generations to come. Actually we should
try to be a good human being first. It`s demand by the time for bright future
of entire mankind. Thank you very much for watching/reading.
Somnath Pagar
Lyricist/ Poet,
Writer, You tuber, Blogger.
Mb.No. 9273357159,
Email: somnathapagar@gmail.com
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